infection
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
noun
- A disease or condition caused by germs (like bacteria or viruses) entering the body.
- She stayed home from school because of a throat infection.
- The doctor said the ear infection would clear up with antibiotics.
- Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of infection.
- The act or process of germs entering and multiplying in the body.
- The vaccine protects against infection from the virus.
- Infection can occur if the cut is not properly bandaged.
- The wound was cleaned to reduce the risk of infection.
- A harmful influence that spreads and affects many people or things (figurative).
- He worried about the infection of bad ideas among the young players.
- The infection of greed spread through the company's leadership.
- The rumor acted like an infection, damaging trust in the community.